Google Maps begins accepting parking fare via Google Pay

On Wednesday, software company Passport introduced a new partnership with Google to accept parking fares directly through the Google Maps app. Back in 2016, Passport acquired local parking app startup ParkX. A few years later, Passport updated the city of Austin, Texas with a back-end system to manage the city’s parking meters. In 2019, the ParkX app would eventually be rebranded to ParkATX. Google Maps integration solves the need to download a new app to pay for parking since all Android devices come with Google Maps built-in and many iOS users already drive with Google Maps....

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Nokia 2.1 is now receiving Android 10 (Go edition) update

HMD Global has now started sending out a new software update to one of its phones. This time it's the Nokia 2.1, and it's got the update to Android 10 (Go edition) on the way. The rollout is already undergoing in the first wave countries, which are Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. In these places, 10% of the devices will get the update today, and 50% by September 5. The rollout will be complete by September 7. It will then hopefully make it to other territories. As this was a Go edition phone from its launch,...

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Deal: grab a OnePlus 7T for just $399.99 if you act fast

If you want a OnePlus phone but the company's 8 and 8 Pro seem too expensive, while the Nord is out of reach for you in North America, how about a OnePlus 7T instead? The flagship offering from late 2019 has now dropped to its lowest price ever, but you need to move fast. Until September 3 at 11:59 PM EDT, B&H will sell you an unlocked unit for just $399.99. That's just about what the Nord would have ended up costing had it launched in the US, but the 7T has a much more powerful chipset, as well as a telephoto camera on its back. It still runs Android 10 with OxygenOS on top, of...

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Titanium version of the Samsung Galaxy Watch3 unveiled in Germany

Samsung quietly unveiled a more premium version of the Galaxy Watch3 – one that uses titanium for the body instead of the usual stainless steel. Samsung Germany posted the press release, saying that the watch will be available online starting on September 18. The Samsung Galaxy Watch3 Titan will only come in 45 mm size (there’s no mention of a 41mm option) and will be painted in Mystic Black exclusively. The bracelet is made out of stainless steel, by the way, only the watch body is titanium. Samsung Galaxy Watch3 Titan (45 mm, Wi-Fi only) This premium version appears is...

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Poco X3 NFC to arrive with 33W fast charging, renders surface

September 7 is drawing near and leaks about the upcoming Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC aren't showing any signs of slowing down. Today we got some extra info straight from German certification agency TUV. Screenshots of the certification document Two handsets with model numbers M2007J20CG and M2007J20CT, which belong to the Poco X3, have been spotted in a certification document revealing the charging speed. It confirms the 33W charging rate. A full charge of the 5,160 mAh battery will only take 65 minutes as per previous teasers. We also got some new renders of the phone. The...

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PUBG Mobile and 117 more Chinese apps banned by Indian Government

After TikTok, WeChat and 57 other Chinese apps were banned by the Indian government in June, 118 more apps were added to the prohibited list today including hit battle royale game PUBG Mobile. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology released a press statement confirming the newly outlawed apps which were all described as being “prejudicial to the sovereignty and integrity of India, defense of India, security of state and public order”. Government Blocks 118 Mobile Apps Which are Prejudicial to Sovereignty and Integrity of India, Defence of India, Security of State and Public...

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EE introduces Apple Music, TV+ and Arcade bundle

Last month we came across a report about Apple’s plan to offer a its most popular services in packages. Now, UK carrier EE has begun building Apple Music, TV+ and Arcade or BT Sport Ultimate for free alongside its Full Works plan for iPhone users. In addition, EE users with the lower tier Smart iPhone plan can select one of the aforementioned services free of charge. Eligible Apple services EE clients with Android devices can also choose between BT Sports Ultimate, BritBox or Amazon Prime Video as part of the Smart Benefits add-ons. The Full Works plan starts at £69 paired with an...

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The Umidigi A7S is an Android Go phone with a contactless thermometer built in

Umidigi unveiled the first entry-level smartphone with a built-in thermometer – an infrared contactless thermometer, which allows you to take someone’s temperature without physical contact. There’s a shortcut button on the side of the phone that can be assigned to launch the thermometer app or can be used for push to talk, for example. This is an Android 10 Go edition phone, powered by the MediaTek MT6737 chipset (quad-core A53 at 1.25 GHz). It’s paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB storage. This can be expanded through the triple card slot with room for a microSD in as well as two...

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nubia Red Magic 5S now on sale globally

nubia Red Magic 5S debuted in China back in July and last week it was finally open for pre-orders globally. Well the smartphone is finally shipping and for $579/€579/£539 can be delivered to your door in over 40 countries. That's for the 8/128GB memory variant anyway, the 12/256GB units are $649/€649/£599. The phone is offered in two colors - Silver and Pulse, which is a mixture of Blue and Red with a fancy design on the back. The Red Magic 5S can be purchased in the US and Canada, all EU countries as well as the UK, Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Kuwait,...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 Thom Browne Edition and bespoke accessories presented on video

The launch of the Galaxy Z Fold2 sees a repeat of the collaboration between Samsung and fashion designer Thom Browne. The special edition costs a hefty $3,300/£3,000, however the bespoke extras that come in the box will allow you to fully accessorize your outfit. The Galaxy Z Fold2 phone comes in the trademark Thom Browne gray with a red, white and blue stripe. The fashionable look is carried over to the pre-installed wallpapers which are sketched by Browne himself. The four bar design from the home screen continues to the included cases. There are two of them, both gray leather...

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Oppo F17 and F17 Pro unveiled with quad cams, 30W charging

What a difference a few months make – the Oppo F15 came in January, but the introduction of two F17 models make it feel much older than that. The two new phones are thinner, faster and better equipped. Like previous F-series phones they cater to the younger crowds. Both F17 phones measure a hair under 7.5 mm thick and weigh just over 160g. The designers carefully selected the curvature of the sides and backs to make the phones comfortable to hold (thin phones can dig into your palm). Also, both are powered by 4,000 mAh batteries with the updated VOOC 4.0, which while still peaking...

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Oppo F17 Pro hands-on review

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Omdia: iPhone 11 was the best-selling smartphone of H1 2020

It's been a great first 6 months of 2020 for Apple, despite the disruptions caused by the pandemic. And the biggest winner according to analysts from Omdia was the iPhone 11, which moved the whopping 37.7 million units in the first half of 2020. That's over 10 million more than its iPhone XR managed last year. The Samsung Galaxy A51 was a very distant second best, moving some 26.3 million units fewer than the iPhone. Unlike last year when Samsung was making 4 of the top 10 best selling phones in the first half, this time the Koreans had a single entry in the chart. It was all...

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Watch the Oppo F17 series announcement live here

Oppo unveiled the F15 back in January, and today, the company will follow it up with the F17 and the F17 Pro. The launch event of the F17 duo will start at 7PM IST (1:30PM UTC) and will be streamed on Oppo India's official YouTube channel. You can follow it with us by tuning to the stream below. Oppo hasn't divulged the entire specs sheet of the F17 pair yet, but it did reveal their design and confirmed a few specs of the Pro model, which include a 6.43" AMOLED display, 30W fast charging and a total of six cameras - two on the front and four at the back, with the primary camera having...

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Poco M2 is arriving on September 8 with big display and big battery

Poco introduced the M2 Pro back in July, and today, the company announced it will unveil the vanilla M2 on September 8 at 12 noon in India. That's a day after the Poco X3 NFC is making its global debut. It's time to change all your WTF moments to #PowerFTW moments.Get ready, the #POCOM2 is arriving on 08th September at 12 noon on @Flipkart.Know more here: https://ift.tt/3lIX2yQ & get a chance to win the new POCO phone.2000 RTs - 1 📱3000 RTs - 2 📱5000 RTs - 4 📱 pic.twitter.com/U6DGxP6ton— POCO India #POCOM2 (@IndiaPOCO) September 2, 2020 A promo page for the smartphone set up by...

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Redmi 9A comes to India, Redmi Earphones tag along

A third member of the Redmi 9 series has made its way to India - welcome to the Redmi 9A, the most affordable Redmi device on the local market. It comes with a 6.53-inch HD+ display, Helio G25 chipset and a single 13MP camera on its back. The 5,000 mAh battery from the two other Redmi 9 phones is here as well alongside 2/3GB RAM, 32GB storage and a 5MP selfie cam. Pricing starts at INR 6,799 for the base 2/32GB trim and goes up to INR 7,499 for the 3/32GB variant. The Redmi 9A will be available in black, blue and green colors with official sales tipping off on September 4 at 12-noon...

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Check out Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2's best new features in our latest video

Samsung's next-generation foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Fold2, offers a ton of improvements over its predecessor in key areas like the hinge and the screen design on both sides. If by any chance you missed Samsung's latest Unpacked event, Angie is here to take you through the new features and design improvements that make the Galaxy Z Fold2 such a promising device. She talks about the overhauled hinge, the upgraded camera setup and the optimized One UI 2.5 software for foldables.

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LG to introduce its rotating Wing smartphone on September 14

We’ve been hearing about LG’s upcoming Wing smartphone for a while now and we’ve even seen it in action twice. It features two separate displays which swivel 90 degrees horizontally to reveal a T-shaped form factor. Now we get a launch date as LG has confirmed that we’ll see the premiere of its new phone on September 14 at 11PM KST time (2PM UTC). We get a glimpse of the Wing’s form factor in the video below at the 14-second mark and the accompanying press release reveals the new phone will be part of its “Explorer Project”. This will be a series of devices that deliver “distinctive...

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A7, Galaxy Fit2 are official, Wireless Charging Trio comes along

Alongside the partial Galaxy A42 5G announcement, Samsung lifted the veil off its latest tablet, smart tracker and wireless charger. Say hello to the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7, Samsung Galaxy Fit2 and Wireless Charging Trio. The Galaxy Tab A7 is the latest affordable slate by the Korean company, but don't confuse it with the dated Galaxy Tab A 7.0 (2016). This one comes with a 10.4” TFT with a resolution of 2000x1200 pixels and about 80% screen-to-body ratio. The new tablet is powered by an unspecified octa-core CPU (3 cores running at 2GHz, the rest at1.8 GHz), coupled with 3GB RAM...

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Samsung announces Galaxy A42 5G - its cheapest 5G phone yet

Samsung is expanding its 5G portfolio with a new phone called Galaxy A42 5G. In a somewhat strange announcement the company shared images of the phone, but only a few of its specs with a promise to deliver the rest later on. Samsung Galaxy A42 5G The Galaxy A42 5G is built around a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED, and while we didn't get the resolution of the panel, the A41 already has a 1080p screen so anything else would be a surprise. The under-screen fingerprint sensor will also be undoubtedly carried over along with the waterdrop notch for the selfie camera on top. There are four...

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OnePlus CEO takes new role in Oppo and OnePlus parent company

OnePlus started as an Oppo offshoot, eventually becoming its own recognizable brand in Western Europe and the United States. Its co-founder and CEO Pete Lau has now become a Senior Vice President at OPLUS - a mysterious company that wholly owns Oppo while it has a majority stake in OnePlus and a smaller stake in Realme too. Pete Lau with OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren A OnePlus spokesperson confirmed Lau will remain CEO at OnePlus, but in the same time “he has also taken on the role of SVP and chief product experience officer for OPLUS”. His new role is announced just days after Realme...

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